Our Team
Phone
803-490-2243
Address
1919 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
803-490-2243
1919 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Matt founded Montgomery Construction in 2014 in Lexington, South Carolina, after being in the industry for years and realizing that there was a significant need for a high-quality mid-sized General Contractor in the Carolinas. Matt has an extensive portfolio that includes projects he led on both the east and west coasts in excess of $300 million, as both an Owner Representative and as a Contractor. He has a vast knowledge of all types of projects ranging from ground-up high-rise buildings to industrial upfits. Matt believes deeply in building long lasting professional relationships with his clients and industry partners, by ensuring that their construction visions are fully met in a friendly, cost-effective, and collaborative manner.
Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, along with an unlimited-dollar General Contractor’s license, Construction Manager certificate, and a Broker’s license. He is very active in the community as he attends The Harvest Church, Chairs for the American Heart Association Heart Ball, is a member of the Spence Plantation Board and several local Chambers of Commerce, and contributes to many local non-profit groups. Matt resides in Lexington, South Carolina with his wife, Erin, and their four children, Grant, Abby, Carter, and Hayes.
Matt has 23 years of experience in the construction industry, working on both the design and construction sides. Early in his career, he worked for geotechnical and architecture & engineering (A/E) firms where he gained valuable experience in a wide variety of services, including environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections, master planning, site civil engineering, and building programming. Matt has spent the last 10 years working for commercial general contractors managing the preconstruction processes for negotiated, design-build, and ‘Construction Manager at Risk’ projects. He has worked on a variety of private and public sector projects, including industrial, office, retail, medical office, K-12 schools, higher education, and emergency service facilities. Matt’s well rounded background can help clients navigate the early stages of a project and find value and avoid pitfalls as the project develops.
Matt has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a graduate of the Leadership Columbia class of 2015, currently serves on the board of the Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment and is the Midlands Vice Chair for ULI South Carolina. He is also a longtime member of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association and Central SC Committee of 100, where he serves on several committees.
Ken McCarthy, hailing from Australia, has over 40 years of experience that includes an unconventional career path starting with global sailboat delivery. After numerous ocean crossings, Ken settled in Fort Lauderdale, FL where he became the yacht captain for Dave Thomas (the founder of Wendy’s). Dave’s entrepreneurial proclivity led Ken towards ventures in real estate and construction, and golf course acquisition/management in Columbia, SC.
Ken prides himself on being able to cultivate business relationships all while ensuring that Montgomery Construction delivers cost effective construction expertise with superior outcomes.
David is an accomplished construction accountant with over 30+ years of experience in the industry. He has served as both the controller and accounting manager for electrical and general contractors with specialties in highway/road building, site work, hotels, wastewater treatment, and home building. He brings a vast array of knowledge in accounting software, bank reconciliation, general ledger accounting and reconciliation, and construction management software.
David has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of South Carolina.
Josh has over 8 years of experience in finance, most recently working in the mortgage industry, where he dealt with management, loans, contracts, and financial consultations. Prior to that, he spent 13 years in secondary education where he taught and coached, and spent 2 years as an Athletic/Activities Director for a mid-size high school. During that time, he was also the co-owner of a successful plant nursery/landscape business for 5 years. Josh brings a unique perspective to the Montgomery team as he has a varied background in finance, leadership, teaching, and coaching.
Josh has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education: Mathematics from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Administration from Chadron State College. Josh was born and raised in Wyoming and moved to South Carolina with his wife and two daughters in 2014. When not working, Josh enjoys being with his family, watching his daughters play volleyball and basketball, working around the house, and playing golf.
Leila has over 16 years of experience in all aspects of the construction industry including working in the office and on job sites. She spent four of her years solely in commercial construction as an Assistant Project Manager building hotels. Beyond that, she has many years of experience as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager. Leila takes pride in her ability to multi-task, keep everything organized, and efficiently manage multiple people and projects at one time.
Leila attended Midlands Technical Collage in West Columbia, South Carolina and also has her Procore Certification as a Project Manager.
Erin has over 15 years of experience in both the Interior Design and Marketing fields. She has decorated and designed for both residential and commercial spaces, after successfully running her own decorating businesses in both San Diego, CA and in Lexington, SC. She prides herself on being able to work with clients to analyze their needs, goals, lifestyle and function of their space, all while remaining within their budget. Prior to starting her own design business, Erin worked in Marketing at a healthcare company in San Diego, CA, assisting the team with all of their graphic design and marketing coordinating needs.
Erin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a minor in Journalism from Clemson University. She also completed several Interior Design courses at Mesa College in San Diego, CA, and is a Certified Interior Decorator.
Jason has over 12 years of experience in photography, videography, audio engineering, and social media content creation. He has created captivating visual content for commercial & residential real estate agencies, corporations, and small businesses throughout his career while successfully running his own photography & videography businesses in St. Simons Island, GA. Jason takes pride in his attention to detail, and his ability to capture moments that leave lasting impressions with his clients.
Jason studied Computer Science at Coastal College of Georgia, where he also completed several Digital Photography & Video courses. He is also a member of the Professional Photographers of America.
Ben has worked in a variety of construction positions including concrete finisher, equipment operator, and electricians apprentice before finding his niche in preconstruction. Experienced in estimating a wide variety of projects including industrial, recreational, worship, tilt, residential, office, retail, K-12, and higher education. He finds the most rewarding part of his position is handing over the keys to a building that started as a sketch on the back of a napkin.
Ben has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.
Vincent has over 18 years of experience in the construction and architecture industries with his projects mainly being based in New York City. He has an enriched portfolio that consists of residential (single family, multi-family, mix-use, custom homes), commercial (office, dining establishments, physical cultural establishments, retail), industrial (manufacturing, warehouse) and institutional (medical, educational, religious). His architectural vision makes him a precise critic when analyzing drawings, job reports, site visits, as-built conditions, etc.. Vincent strives to build long lasting professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and industry partners to guarantee key communication for an optimum project delivery. He is also fluent in English and Spanish which allows him to cultivate close relationships with workers on all job sites.
Vincent obtained a Master’s degree in Architecture from Universidad Catolica y Tecnologica del Cibao in the Dominican Republic. He also took several courses in Architectural Design at Parson School of Design in New York City. He has his NYC General Contractor Registration and 40 hours of OSHA safety training. His professional affiliations include the (AIA) American Institute of Architects, (NCARB) Architectural Registration Board and (BCSP) Board of Certified Professionals.
Daniel has over 15 years of experience in both the residential and commercial construction industries. He has a strong background in the supervision of complex projects that has allowed him to initiate and direct the start-up of various projects, including new buildings, multi-family homes, various residential builds and renovation works. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of building practices and regulatory compliances and takes pride on being able to work effectively with architects, engineers, client representatives, building officials, sub-contractors, inspectors and other industry professionals in order to successfully bring a project to completion. Daniel has a proven track record of success in achieving time, budget, and quality goals on a broad range of multimillion dollar projects.
Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree in both Business Administration and Finance & Management from the University of South Carolina. He attends Radius Church where he participates in various Christian men’s groups and outreach programs. In his free time, he likes to travel, ski, go fishing and play golf.
Nicholas Crow has 4 years of construction experience with both residential and commercial projects. He specializes in bringing rigor to projects which enables client control and visibility into every phase of an investment. Nicholas’ early success has come from insuring that detailed project specifications and requirements are documented and leveraged throughout a project, thus ensuring that a client is always aware of construction progress, cost progression, and quality. He is skilled in building trust and accountability into every one of his project delivery teams. Nicholas has demonstrated effectiveness in bringing difficult projects to closure while ensuring that clients receive the quality and function that was expected at initialization.
Nicholas has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. He also carries a B-2 DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) certification in Spanish. Nicholas previously worked with Legacy Homes & Investments and Net Lease Development Inc. in Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC.
Michael Johnikin brings over a decade of experience in construction and project management, specializing in quality control, project completion, and problem-solving.
He started at Great Southern Homes, moving from warranty work to quality control, ensuring homes met high standards before purchase. At Palmetto Design & Associates, he played a key role in finishing hotel projects, stepping in where needed to meet deadlines. At Bobbitt Construction, he handled similar responsibilities while also supervising commercial upfit projects. His hands-on approach and commitment to quality make him a strong asset to Montgomery Construction.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys time with his family, including his granddaughter, who calls him “Pops.” He also loves the outdoors, exercising, and caring for his family’s many pets.
John has over 13 years of experience in both residential and commercial construction. He started doing construction for his dad’s framing company at a young age and then moved into commercial construction as a Superintendent doing upfit Tis and ground-up projects. He has done a wide variety of projects, including but not limited to, Chase banks, 7/11 gas stations, and Chick-fil-A restaurants. John takes pride in his work and is always looking for ways to become more efficient in his career path.
When he’s not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his three sons, Nathan, Jayce, and Maddix.
Andrew joins us from Charlotte, NC, bringing with him a wealth of experience accumulated over 10 years in the construction industry. He has served as a building superintendent for the largest residential builder in the U.S., as well as for high-end semi-custom home builders. Throughout his career, Andrew has overseen all stages of construction, from initial planning and budgeting to final inspections and customer handovers. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence have earned him recognition for outstanding customer satisfaction, efficient budgeting, and timely completion of construction projects. His proactive approach to problem-solving and his ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of construction projects make him a valuable asset to our team.
Outside of work, Andrew is a family man who cherishes spending quality time with his loved ones. He is an avid golfer, enjoys the precision and focus required in target shooting, and finds relaxation in a good Stephen King novel or action film.